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hgs_notes · 03-09-2012, 07:53 PM

If this is what you call a small update, I can't fathom a big one. The raised belt line with the door tops on the bed rail looks fantastic. I like it better than the cut down doors I think. I could really use that lift right now, I have some exhaust work to do.

zammer · 03-09-2012, 08:08 PM

I like the waistline as well on top of the bedrails, it will make the rear bench passengers feel a little lower and more in the truck as well, Its only 2" but its something. Im hoping the BIG update will be a youtube link to the rear window going up on power.. (hoping)

zammer · 03-16-2012, 12:47 AM

ok... i got the side window on power!
It needs final adjustment on the top end but I don't want to put the stop on the regulator until i have the window cut-out more accurate and the top positioning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyWZh...ature=youtu.be

lyrikz · 03-16-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by zammer

ok... i got the side window on power!
It needs final adjustment on the top end but I don't want to put the stop on the regulator until i have the window cut-out more accurate and the top positioning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyWZh...ature=youtu.be

LOL, leaving teh mask on. You cant be that ugly. We want to see the man behind the bad ass invention.

That is really cool. Can not wait to see that top wrapped.

zammer · 03-16-2012, 12:09 PM

Yeah I never take it off for anything

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lyrikz · 03-16-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zammer

Yeah I never take it off for anything

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Im assuming its auto darkening.. I didnt really notice it until my wife said, why is he wearing his welding mask.. ahaha I just figured if your a male, you own a welder, you would always wear it. ahaha...

Awesome project.

zammer · 03-16-2012, 12:34 PM

Yeah it's my new auto dark mask .. It's a whole new world with it.
But My wife makes me take it off before bed, she's not really into the darth vader thing.
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kvn1011 · 03-16-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zammer

Yeah it's my new auto dark mask .. It's a whole new world with it.
But My wife makes me take it off before bed, she's not really into the darth vader thing.
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^^^^^^^ Lmao!!!
Great progress!!!

Effeckt · 03-16-2012, 04:25 PM

Just awesome.. I can only imagine the amount of hours into this project but it will be amazing when it's complete! Loving watching the progress!

PHAT TONY · 03-17-2012, 12:34 AM

I prefer black window tint, but to each his own.
You're breaking alot of new ground with this little truck; alot of hard work that's gonna bring this Blazer and you much attention!

zammer · 03-17-2012, 12:37 AM

Thanks Tony! I hope i can keep moving along so you can help me lay some paint down on it soon and get it on the road like yours

PHAT TONY · 03-17-2012, 12:42 AM

Count me in!

zammer · 11-12-2012, 06:20 PM

Ok, back on the project again

Last week started again and got the passenger side window working on the power regulator as well which is sweet to be close to moving on to the rest of the top stuff. Now, I am almost done building up the raised waistline all around the truck, just found 2 more rusted up doors to slash. So i am ready to start the back end of the top with the last bow that has the tack down strip section.
What i need to know is, since i sold my fiberglass hardtop a couple years ago and can't measure off it, what is the angle on the back of the topper where the hatch door is? My guess is around 70 degrees? I'm looking at going 60 degress or higher towards 70 depending on the looks..
If someone has a protractor and could give me a rough estimate that would be great to see how close to stock i can get the rear angle to look clean..
thanks!

99-LS1-SS · 11-12-2012, 06:43 PM

Somehow I've missed this build. I'll be watching from here on.

Andy4639 · 11-12-2012, 11:04 PM

zammer,

Just was looking through your top build. This is a great design and feature of your blazer man! Great job.

just wanted to share with you what I did with my vent windows also.
Put the metal channel in place of the window and mounted the Street scene mirrors on them.

BlazinC5 · 11-12-2012, 11:57 PM

I'm at work right now,,, but, I can probably get the degree for you tomorrow morning Zammer. I'm pretty sure I know where my protractor is..

roOstersan · 11-13-2012, 12:36 AM

Eagerly watching and waiting for this to come together! Nice work
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zammer · 11-13-2012, 10:21 AM

Hey ANdy, thats a good idea for the window... i was wondering exactly how i was going to do that touch...

Blazen C5 that would be great if you can do a measurement for me,

thanks for the comments guys.

- last night complet;y finished raising the waistline on the tailgate as well, will be able to start fabricating the rear of the top hopefully in the next couple of days..
Kris

Wasted Income · 11-13-2012, 11:01 AM

I somehow also missed this build. Great idea!

I also hate the look of the available soft tops on a 2wd.

I do like the boat bimini top idea. Might have to look into that a bit more.

tubbedII · 11-13-2012, 12:52 PM

So glad you're back on this build! I went to get that measurement for you but could not locate my protractor...I'm sure someone will get it soon enough though.

BlazinC5 · 11-13-2012, 10:53 PM

Sorry Zammer, I messed up yesterday. Mondays and 12 hr graveyard shift plus the addition of 30 miles of slick, nasty roads,,,, all I could think about was a shower and my bed.

I'll try and do it tomorrow morn -again.

BlazinC5 · 11-14-2012, 10:18 AM

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Now figuring the ground is 0 deg. and the tail gate is at 90 deg. perpendicular, the needle fell rite on the 60 degree mark. hope it helps. you have an interesting build going there.. keep at it.

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skorpioskorpio · 11-14-2012, 02:41 PM

I'm sure it's in here somewhere, but are you planing on using Suburban glass in the doors to get the square trailing edge to match your rear glass?

zammer · 11-15-2012, 11:03 AM

Hey thanks Blazen! I'm a 12 hour shift worker also so i can totally relate to draggen my ass home to go straight for the bed,,
60 degrees is perfect for an angle on my top as well, should keep the rear looking more like it was to be original
- skorpioskorpio - i would look at using the Burb glass but I decided to do a one piece of glass in the doors for more support using modded rails down the front of the door so i will end up having to get custom glass made for the doors and for the rear windows..

Tonight i will try to get some pictures up with the rear tacking strip in place around the 60 degree angle once i have it fabbed up..

fxdxharley · 11-16-2012, 10:11 AM

watched your you tube video last night. looks cool in action.

03-09-2012, 07:53 PM	#126
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top If this is what you call a small update, I can't fathom a big one. The raised belt line with the door tops on the bed rail looks fantastic. I like it better than the cut down doors I think. I could really use that lift right now, I have some exhaust work to do. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

03-09-2012, 08:08 PM	#127
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top I like the waistline as well on top of the bedrails, it will make the rear bench passengers feel a little lower and more in the truck as well, Its only 2" but its something. Im hoping the BIG update will be a youtube link to the rear window going up on power.. (hoping)

03-16-2012, 12:47 AM	#128
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top ok... i got the side window on power! It needs final adjustment on the top end but I don't want to put the stop on the regulator until i have the window cut-out more accurate and the top positioning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyWZh...ature=youtu.be

03-16-2012, 12:09 PM	#130
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Yeah I never take it off for anything Posted via Mobile Device

03-16-2012, 12:34 PM	#132
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Yeah it's my new auto dark mask .. It's a whole new world with it. But My wife makes me take it off before bed, she's not really into the darth vader thing. Posted via Mobile Device

03-16-2012, 04:25 PM	#134
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Just awesome.. I can only imagine the amount of hours into this project but it will be amazing when it's complete! Loving watching the progress! __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

03-17-2012, 12:34 AM	#135
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top I prefer black window tint, but to each his own. You're breaking alot of new ground with this little truck; alot of hard work that's gonna bring this Blazer and you much attention! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

03-17-2012, 12:37 AM	#136
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Thanks Tony! I hope i can keep moving along so you can help me lay some paint down on it soon and get it on the road like yours

03-17-2012, 12:42 AM	#137
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Count me in! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

11-12-2012, 06:20 PM	#138
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Ok, back on the project again Last week started again and got the passenger side window working on the power regulator as well which is sweet to be close to moving on to the rest of the top stuff. Now, I am almost done building up the raised waistline all around the truck, just found 2 more rusted up doors to slash. So i am ready to start the back end of the top with the last bow that has the tack down strip section. What i need to know is, since i sold my fiberglass hardtop a couple years ago and can't measure off it, what is the angle on the back of the topper where the hatch door is? My guess is around 70 degrees? I'm looking at going 60 degress or higher towards 70 depending on the looks.. If someone has a protractor and could give me a rough estimate that would be great to see how close to stock i can get the rear angle to look clean.. thanks!

11-12-2012, 06:43 PM	#139
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Somehow I've missed this build. I'll be watching from here on. __________________ My 1972 2WD Blazer build 1984 K10 beater truck

11-12-2012, 11:04 PM	#140
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top zammer, Just was looking through your top build. This is a great design and feature of your blazer man! Great job. just wanted to share with you what I did with my vent windows also. Put the metal channel in place of the window and mounted the Street scene mirrors on them. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-12-2012, 11:57 PM	#141
BlazinC5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheney Washinton Posts: 378	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top I'm at work right now,,, but, I can probably get the degree for you tomorrow morning Zammer. I'm pretty sure I know where my protractor is.. __________________ 71 2wd Blazer My build, Restarted 05 Buell firebolt 94 1500 Z71 No rice for me,,, I'm full

11-13-2012, 12:36 AM	#142
roOstersan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vacaville, Ca Posts: 98	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Eagerly watching and waiting for this to come together! Nice work Posted via Mobile Device

11-13-2012, 10:21 AM	#143
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Hey ANdy, thats a good idea for the window... i was wondering exactly how i was going to do that touch... Blazen C5 that would be great if you can do a measurement for me, thanks for the comments guys. - last night complet;y finished raising the waistline on the tailgate as well, will be able to start fabricating the rear of the top hopefully in the next couple of days.. Kris



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11-13-2012, 11:01 AM	#144
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top I somehow also missed this build. Great idea! I also hate the look of the available soft tops on a 2wd. I do like the boat bimini top idea. Might have to look into that a bit more. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

11-13-2012, 12:52 PM	#145
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top So glad you're back on this build! I went to get that measurement for you but could not locate my protractor...I'm sure someone will get it soon enough though. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

11-13-2012, 10:53 PM	#146
BlazinC5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheney Washinton Posts: 378	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Sorry Zammer, I messed up yesterday. Mondays and 12 hr graveyard shift plus the addition of 30 miles of slick, nasty roads,,,, all I could think about was a shower and my bed. I'll try and do it tomorrow morn -again. __________________ 71 2wd Blazer My build, Restarted 05 Buell firebolt 94 1500 Z71 No rice for me,,, I'm full

11-14-2012, 10:18 AM	#147
BlazinC5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheney Washinton Posts: 378	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top ok,, Here it is. Now figuring the ground is 0 deg. and the tail gate is at 90 deg. perpendicular, the needle fell rite on the 60 degree mark. hope it helps. you have an interesting build going there.. keep at it. . __________________ 71 2wd Blazer My build, Restarted 05 Buell firebolt 94 1500 Z71 No rice for me,,, I'm full

11-14-2012, 02:41 PM	#148
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top I'm sure it's in here somewhere, but are you planing on using Suburban glass in the doors to get the square trailing edge to match your rear glass?

11-15-2012, 11:03 AM	#149
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top Hey thanks Blazen! I'm a 12 hour shift worker also so i can totally relate to draggen my ass home to go straight for the bed,, 60 degrees is perfect for an angle on my top as well, should keep the rear looking more like it was to be original - skorpioskorpio - i would look at using the Burb glass but I decided to do a one piece of glass in the doors for more support using modded rails down the front of the door so i will end up having to get custom glass made for the doors and for the rear windows.. Tonight i will try to get some pictures up with the rear tacking strip in place around the 60 degree angle once i have it fabbed up..

11-16-2012, 10:11 AM	#150
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: Blazer retractable convertible top watched your you tube video last night. looks cool in action. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

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